I got a review which made me remember to post this:) I've had it on file for…A month? I would use normal excuses such as School, but I'll just say I forgot it, and it's all my fault. Sorry about…not updating…

Alek rounded the corner, his fast walk turning into a run. But just as soon as he picked up the speed, he ran face to face into Deryn!

"Ow!" Alek yelps, while Deryn seems almost unfaltered.

"Alek? Why…were you headed this way?"

"Why else? I was looking…for you."

"Great! Wait, are you still mad?"

"I'm not sure Deryn, I may be, but my feelings seems to have changed."

"Really?" she asks hopefully

"Well, yes. I would like to talk someplace else, Deryn."

"Wait, Alek. If you're going to get mad, let me tell you something first; I like you."

"I know that, Deryn. We were good friends."

"No! Alek, I meant I really Like you! Are all Clankers this clueless?"

"oh…umm…"Alek then realizes it, and gasps.

"Now do you get it?"

"Yes Deryn! Do you mean it?"

"Of course! Why would I lie about something like this?"

"I suppose you wouldn't. Okay, Deryn, now I want to tell you what I wanted to a few minutes ago."

"Well then, out with it!"

"I think I have the same feelings for you, Deryn. I hadn't realized at first, but...Oh, I don't know how to put this."

"So you're saying you like me like I like you?"

"I think so."

"Oh…well then this is great!"

"How so?"

"Then we can be together!"

"Not exactly Deryn, you're common. I really wish it weren't that way, but…it is."

"But we're perfect for each other! You can marry a commoner, your father did!" Her expression losing the excitement she had gained upon hearing the news.

"If we had kids, they would be in the same situation I'm in, not knowing whether they're royal and my heir or not! I'm sorry Deryn, it just can't be."

"But what if you're the emperor, can't you name your heir to the throne? I'll do whatever it takes to be with you Alek, I'll quit the service I'll…"

"Deryn, I Like you, and you know I do. But I couldn't put our children through this."

"So, you can't name your heir if you're emperor?"

"Well…I could then. And I am 1st in line to the throne. Deryn, you're a genius!"

"So we can be together! I'm…I'm so happy Alek!"

"Me too…" He is cut off by Deryn flinging her arms around him with joy. As they recollect themselves" I won't tell anybody, don't worry."

"Thanks Alek, you're…the perfect boyfriend."

"I'm sure you could find imperfections, I like you too."

"Alek, wait, someone's coming!"

Alek jerks back, suddenly snapped out of his nervous yet romantic mood. They both get up, as they had wound up on the floor after Deryn's hug.

But who is it?

Newkirk!

I like that ending, with just the name:) I have the next few chapters in the works, expect update later tonight(AKA in a few could be morning for you, for all I know). I know they got together too fast, but this is my first story, and I wanted to get to the meat.

SPOILER!

Chapter 5 has a twist, with something I don't think has been done yet.